Continental Interiors, Inc. has been awarded a primary University Contract for flooring and installation for use by authorized University Faculty and staff. Continental Interiors, Inc. is considered a primary strategic partner as it provides excellent products, pricing, and many value added services. Continental Interiors, Inc. supports the University's Green Purchasing initiatives and has a recycling program in place for carpeting.

Continental Interiors, Inc is a Michigan Corporation that services the University from its local office located at 1210 E. Maple Road, Troy, Michigan, USA.

Recycling Program
Continental Interiors, Inc. is a Resource Commercial Flooring Network member and has been recycling broadloom carpet since 2002. As of May 2008 Continental Interiors has directed over 2.5 million pounds of broadloom carpet from landfills. The majority of this carpet is used in the manufacturing process with the balance being used in "waste-to-energy". Continental Interiors also has a carpet tile program that recycles or remanufactures 100% of the materials for the production of new carpet tiles and carpet tile backing.

- Supplier Supports Green Purchasing Practices
- Michigan Based Supplier
- USA Company

 Continental Interiors Ordering Instructions

1. Departments contact Rick Krupske, Continental Interiors, Sales Representative, by calling 1-248 217-0754 or emailing Rick Krupske at rick@continental-interiors.com.
2. Rick krupske contacts the departments and schedules appointments to review the proposed projects, look at stock flooring samples that meet University standards, and measure the areas for flooring.
3. Rick kruspke prepares the quotations and order forms.
4. Departments approve the quotes by adding the shortcodes to the requisitions and returning the signed requisitions to Continental Interiors. It is recommended that the quote number be used as the “Dept Ref #”.
5. Continental Interiors installs the floorcovering.
6. Departments approve the final installation and sign off on the project.
7. Invoices are processed through the University’s Service Unit Billing system. Departments reconcile their charges. If there are discrepancies, departments contact Rick krupske. If departments do not receive a satisfactory resolution, departments should contact John Bogi, Strategic Supplier Program, 734-615-3467 johnbogi@umich.edu. 

Ordering Information for orders over $5,000.00 

Bid Process with Continental Interiors Award

1. Flooring projects over $5,000 require competitive bidding. Departments contact their Purchasing Agents/Buyers and Interior Designers.
2. If Continental Interiors wins the flooring projects, purchase orders are not required. The Purchasing Agents/Buyers contact Continental Interiors and inform Continental Interiors of the award. The Purchasing Agents/Buyers provide Continental Interiors when with the required information.
3. Continental Interiors installs the flooring.
4. Departments approve the final installation and sign off on the project.
5. Invoices are processed through the University’s Service Unit Billing system. Departments reconcile their charges. If there are discrepancies, departments contact Rick Krupske. If departments do not receive a satisfactory resolution, departments should contact John Bogi, Strategic Supplier Program, 734-615-3467, johnbogi@umich.edu.

Contract Administrator: John Bogi - 734-615-3467 ( Email )
Contract Alternate: Chris Eckel - 734-615-3492 ( Email )